About the Company

Welcome to the Adobe India Hackathon, an initiative to rethink reading and rediscover knowledge.

Imagine a future where every PDF interacts dynamically, connecting ideas and narrating meaning throughout your entire digital library. This hackathon invites you to help shape that future.

In the “Connecting the Dots Challenge,” your mission is to reimagine the PDF as an intelligent and interactive experience – one that understands document structure, surfaces relevant insights, and functions like a trusted research assistant.

Job Description

Adobe India Hackathon, presented by Adobe, is an online competition scheduled and updated as of June 10, 2025. The hackathon features a total prize pool, pre-placement interview opportunities, and challenges encompassing coding, hackathon development, online quizzes, and case study analysis.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Open to full-time B.Tech/B.E., M.Tech/M.E., or dual degree students from Indian engineering colleges graduating in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029.
• Participants must register in teams of 2-3 members.
• Cross-college teams are not permitted.
• Cross-year and cross-specialization teams are allowed.

Skills

ATS Keywords

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Information

**Stages & Timeline:**

The competition unfolds across several stages, each with specific objectives and deadlines:

* **Round 1: Online MCQ Assessment + Coding (July 11, 2025)**
* Commences: July 11, 2025, 12:00 PM IST
* Concludes: July 11, 2025, 08:00 PM IST

All team members are required to participate in a one-hour assessment. This assessment includes 15 multiple-choice questions and one coding problem, focusing on algorithms and data structures (DSA). The team’s final score will be determined by averaging the scores of all team members.

* **Round 2: Build and Connect Round (July 14 – July 28, 2025)**
* Commences: July 14, 2025, 04:00 PM IST
* Concludes: July 28, 2025, 11:59 PM IST

Shortlisted teams will receive a detailed problem statement on July 14, 2025, outlining the challenge, required steps, and evaluation criteria. Teams are expected to develop a core system for intelligent document understanding and semantic linking, aligning with the problem brief. The team leader must submit the solution, potentially including a link to a private GitHub repository and other relevant documentation. Further submission instructions and access credentials will be communicated closer to the round’s launch.

* **Round 3: Experience and Insight Prototype (August 5 – August 19, 2025)**
* Commences: August 5, 2025, 04:00 PM IST
* Concludes: August 19, 2025, 11:59 PM IST

In this phase, shortlisted teams will construct a functional prototype of their document intelligence engine. Building upon the previous round, participants must create a web-based interface enabling users to explore documents, discover related content, and generate contextual insights. The prototype should highlight key user experience elements such as contextual recommendations, interaction flows, and insight-generation features. The team leader will submit the solution according to provided guidelines, possibly including a private GitHub repository and other evaluation materials. Detailed instructions will be included in the official problem statement.

* **Round 4: Grand Finale (September 5, 2025)**
* Commences: September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM IST
* Concludes: September 5, 2025, 02:00 PM IST

The top-performing teams will have the exclusive opportunity to present their solutions to Adobe’s leadership at the company’s headquarters in Noida. Adobe will manage all travel and accommodation arrangements for the finalists, facilitating a seamless and memorable experience as they showcase their innovative ideas.

**Detailed Round Information:**

* **Round 1 – Online MCQ Assessment + Coding:** This round consists of 15 multiple-choice questions (Algo/DSA programming logic) and one problem statement to be completed within one hour. All team members must participate, and the team average score will determine the winning teams. The assessment will be accessible once the round commences on July 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM IST. Each candidate is allowed only one attempt, and the challenge must be completed in a single session before the timer expires.

* **Round 2 – Build and Connect Round:** Shortlisted teams will gain access to a comprehensive problem statement on July 14, 2025, detailing the challenge, steps, and evaluation process. Teams will develop a core system for intelligent document understanding and semantic linking, aligned with the problem brief. The team leader will submit the solution, including a private GitHub repository link and other required documentation. Further submission instructions and access credentials will be provided closer to the round launch. The submission window is open from July 14, 2025, to July 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM IST. Teams can modify their submissions until July 28, 2025, at 11:50 PM IST, and only the team leader can make the submission.

* **Round 3 – Experience and Insight Prototype:** Shortlisted teams will create a functional prototype of their document intelligence engine, building upon the foundation established in the previous round. This involves developing a web-based interface enabling users to explore documents, discover related content, and generate contextual insights. The prototype should highlight core user experience elements, including contextual recommendations, interaction flows, and any insight-generation features outlined in the brief. The team leader will submit the solution as per the provided guidelines, which may include a private GitHub repository link and other relevant evaluation materials. It is essential to ensure that all elements are well-organized and accessible to the review panel. Complete details will be provided along with the official problem statement. The submission window is from August 5, 2025, to August 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM IST. Teams can change their submissions until August 19, 2025, at 11:50 PM IST, and only the team leader can make the submission.

* **Round 4 – Grand Finale:** The top teams will present their solutions to Adobe leadership at the company’s headquarters in Noida. Adobe will cover the travel and lodging expenses for students qualifying for the final round.

**Rewards and Prizes:**

* **1st Prize:** Each member of the winning team will receive a MacBook Air.
* **2nd Prize:** Each member of the first runners-up team will receive an iPad Air.
* **Top 50 Participants:** The top 50 participants will receive pre-placement interviews (PPIs) and an opportunity to intern with Adobe, with a stipend of INR 1,00,000 per month. Note: Only the 2027 batch is eligible for PPIs for an internship.
* **National Finalists:** National Finalists will receive exclusive goodie bags from Adobe and Adobe Acrobat Pro Licenses.
* **50 Shortlisted Teams:** 50 shortlisted teams will receive certificates from Adobe.

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